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Valley Forge Christian College was founded by J. Roswell Flower as a summer Bible school in 1931. In 1939, it was renamed the Eastern Bible Institute, and given its current name in 1976. The main campus of VFCC is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The college also operates a branch campus in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Valley Forge Christian College offers bachelor's degree programs in the fields of Christian education, business administration, biblical studies, music performance, urban ministry, social work, and world missions, among others. The college also awards master's degrees in Christian leadership, music technology, theology, and worship studies.
The sports teams of Valley Forge Christian College are known as the Patriots. The athletics department of the college sponsors men's and women's teams in basketball, soccer, volleyball, and baseball. VFCC is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association Division II. Students also participate in intramural sports like softball, kickball, flag football, dodgeball, and basketball.
Valley Forge Christian College is in a large suburb, in Phoenixville, PA. The school has a Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation. Valley Forge Christian College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Valley Forge Christian College include music, therapy and counseling, and religion and philosophy.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Valley Forge Christian College, in 2007-2008, had 929 students (880 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission
To prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world.
VFCC is part of an international network of Assemblies of God colleges and universities. As an educational resource center, the College prepares Pentecostal leaders according to Luke 2:52 û intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. Since 1939, these individuals have gone on to begin a career, continue professional development, and/or pursue further education at the graduate level.
Our Values/Commitments:
1. Community (Harmony)
2. Creativity
3. Global and Cultural Awareness
4. Leadership
5. Learning
6. Missions
7. Quality (Excellence)
8. Service
9. Spirituality
10. Technology
Our Goals/Vision (2003-2008)
1. Increase Enrollment
2. Develop Facilities
3. Expand Curriculum
4. Expand Fiscal Resources
5. Increase Multi-Cultural Diversity
6. Develop Assessment Plan"
More complete details are provided below.
Valley Forge Christian College
1401 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
General Phone: (610) 935-0450
http://www.vfcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 76 | pastoral counseling, youth ministry, bible studies, religious education, theology and religious vocations, theology, religious music, missionary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Business and Management | 11 | business |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley Forge Christian College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 115 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Valley Forge Christian College had a total enrollment of 929 students (880 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Valley Forge Christian College offers campus housing for 951 of its 880 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,940 |
| Room and board | $ 6,990 |
| Room charge | $ 3,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,570 |
| Books and supplies | $ 828 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,270 |
Financial Aid:
Valley Forge Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $61,453 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $60,749 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $50,992 | 8 | $46,037 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $58,589 | 10 | $47,457 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valley Forge Christian College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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